Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the acting director on the army public relations, has disclosed the purposes of the exercise code-named “Crocodile Smile” in Niger Delta region.
In a statement he relased on Friday, August 26, he wrote: "Exercise Crocodile is not about guns and boats only. There is humanitarian aspect too.
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The military training exercise embarked upon by the Nigerian army to train its special forces, formations and units located in the south-south geo-political zone of the country, has commenced in earnest.
Recall that we have shown you the massing up of the troops yesterday, today, we are showing you photographs of the logistics build up and most importantly, the human side of the exercise; ongoing free medical outreach for Sapele communities in Delta state.
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Here, the Nigerian Army Medical Corps have fully deployed attending to medical needs of the communities free of charge."
Recall that the exercise was launched about a month ago, soldiers are practice in amphibious and internal security operations in riverine environment.
They also also check criminal activities like kidnapping, militancy and piracy and other forms of criminal activities. The general public was asked not to panic on the sight of unusual movement of large number of troops, heavy military weapons and equipment in these areas.
Earlier today Legit.ng has published more photos from the training.
Source: Legit.ng
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